Parco Civico, Lugano

Advantages: Fantastic location
Disadvantages: None!

...I stayed at the Parco dei Princip for the second time in July of this year - I had already been there for two nights in 2004 but was desperate to go back and stay again! I sayed ina superior sea view room on the fourth floor, accessed by a decent elevator. I also requested an airport transfer. and even though my flight was delayed, the driver was still waiting at the airport for ,e. He drove the hour or so that it takes to get to Sorrento, pointing out Vesuvius and other attractions on the way. On arrival the reception staff ere very professional - I checked in withou any problem as was taken to my room by both the bellbiy and the receptionist who was very happy to open the blinds to show me my personal balcony with an incredible view over the Bay of Naples. I hada wonderfull time at Parco dei Principi.The food in the restaurant... Read review

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Advantages: Vibrant, cosmopolitan city and stunningly beautiful lakes
Disadvantages: Pricey, dirty and plagued by annoying gypsies

...successfully integrated, others have not – and it shows. In every Italian town of any size there are large numbers of gypsies, and Milan is no exception. These people seem to be spending all their time begging for money and harassing virtually anybody who happens to stop to have something at a café or restaurant, particularly those perceived to be tourists. This is a significant public nuisance and can be rather intimidating as the gypsies are often insistent and stubborn. At least the many Africans and Philipinos who inhabit the city prefer to sell small goods of various kinds and do not beg. Be careful! LAKE LUGANO: Lugano is a small town in the Italian speaking Ticino canton of Switzerland. To all intents and purposes it is no different from anywhere in northern Italy: the architecture is the same, the people speak and look Italian... Read review

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Advantages: Spectacular scenery, Italian food, great ferries, not overrun by tourists
Disadvantages: Attractions close smack in the middle of the day, credit cards rarely accepted

...is in Tremezzo on the western shore. It can easily be reached by ferry or car. In early June around 11am we found ample free parking. Thankfully Italy has not been beset by the British menace of proliferating pay and display car parks. While the villa doesn't shut down for a three hour lunch like other attractions it still insists on taking only cash. It cost around 7 Euros per adult to get in and an extra 3 Euros for a guide booklet that we'd recommend. We didn't buy this and signage is rather hit or miss - the ground floor signage ensures warnings are in all languages but if you actually want to know anything about the room, paintings or statues you'd better know Italian. One of the best staircases (nice small steps!) of the nineteenth century takes you up to the 2nd floor which has a fantastic view over the garden and lake. Lugano Switzerland... Read review

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